Nokia Supplies WCDMA 3G Core Network to 3 Ireland
Posted on: Tuesday, 16 August 2005, 06:00 CDT
ESPOO, Finland, August 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia today announced it is supplying the WCDMA 3G core network, IP backbone and Nokia's network management solution NetAct (TM) for Hutchison 3G Ireland (trading as "3 Ireland"), which launched its 3G network on July 26th 2005. This represents the 50th WCDMA 3G contract for Nokia.
Nokia is also facilitating fast network ramp up by providing network planning and design, project management, implementation and integration services. The design service will provide the required designs and configurations for the circuit switch core, packet switch core and IP backbone.
The deal marks a new country entry for Nokia with Hutchison and reinforces Nokia's position as a key infrastructure vendor with the Hutchison Group.
"After a thorough process, we selected the best network suppliers for 3 in Ireland," says Stephen Pilkington, Commercial Development Director, 3 Ireland. "They offer the necessary expertise, which will be so vital in the roll-out of our network over the next few years. We are confident that Nokia's expertise in 3G WCDMA deployment and its ability to respond to our needs will ensure we are able to offer our Irish customers the most advanced mobile services."
"Hutchison Group has established a first-class reputation in mobile communications. We are delighted to continue our close cooperation in working with them to build out their 3G network in Ireland and further strengthen our relationship with this leading global telecommunications player," says Bob Bird, Vice President, Networks, Nokia.
About 3 Ireland
3 Ireland is the new entrant in the Irish mobile services market and operates one of Ireland's 3G mobile phone licences under the '3' brand. 3 is Europe's leading video mobile (3G) operator and was the first to offer 3G services to European customers.
3 Ireland is 100 per cent owned by Hutchison Whampoa Group which also holds 3G licenses in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Norway, Sweden and the UK. In March 2005, 3 announced that it had over 8 million customers worldwide.
About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations. http://www.nokia.com/.
Nokia
CONTACT: Media Enquiries: Nokia, Networks, Communications, Tel.+358-7180-38198 Nokia, Communications, Tel. +358-7180-34900,Email: press.office@nokia.com, http://www.nokia.com/ 3 Ireland, GraemeSlattery, Video mobile: +353-(0)-83-330-2015,graeme.slattery@3ireland.ie
Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall
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